Annoying habits I can't change

They say it's best to learn from other people's mistakes, but when it comes to useless bad habits, masochism settles in.

It's not like you don't acknowledge their constant presence and wrongness, and yet, they seem to be part of a much more elaborate obsessive compulsive behaviour, that has taken control over your actions.

Similar to drug addicts, you keep telling yourself each time that it's the last time,but it's anyone's guess that's only until next time.

So how do we get rid of this absurd stubbornness? Not sure there is any miraculous cure out there, but as with any other mild mental disorder, it is best to start by making a list, to pin point the craziness at first.

Then, luckily, you will be baffled enough by it and take that much needed action to improve your everyday life.

For some inspiration (and empathy!), I have dug up the realms of my brain and found these (little fuckers):

1. Buttoning up shirts

Although it clearly states: "to button up", the only way I ever button...is down!

An action which, obviously, results each time in having too many or too little buttons left at the end of the shirt.

So, when buttoning clothes, always button up!

2. Bookmarks

Technically, they mark book pages. Ideally, they mark the pages of those books you are reading.
Usually, they mark some random forgotten pile of stuff in a drawer or closet.

Bookmarks: Keep them inside books you actually read or find them a place your Alzheimer's isn't likely to interfere with.

3. Boiling water

Either it's tea, milk or any other fast boiling fluid, chances are it takes it less to warm up than it takes you to remember to come back in the kitchen.

So, unless you fancy a visit from the fire department, it is best to actually stay in the kitchen or use a timer/reminder for these sort of actions.

4. Watering plants

Not all plants are cactuses (cacti), but most apartment ones get the same treatment.

Unfortunately, plants don't water themselves, and if you aren't lucky or rich enough to own a garden (or a housekeeper), the rain won't be able to do it's magic tricks.

Therefore, if you're not planning to make a herbarium out of them, always (use a reminder to) water your plants...or buy cactuses. Or, if you are THAT lazy, buy artificial flowers.